Obituary: Richard Jones

Wednesday

Richard Jones passed away at home with his family present on May 20, 2018. He was 84 years old.

Born in Newport News, Virginia, to Lawrence and Bertha (Tillman) Jones, he was raised in North Carolina, serving in the Navy in Korea before working as a plumber for 40 years.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorraine, and their three sons, Gary Jones of Sacramento, Paul Jones of Oakdale, and Jeff Jones of Greenville, South Carolina. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jasmine Rodriguez, Tyler Jones, Katherine Nicole Carpenter, Amber Michelle Jones; and one great-grandchild.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling, and will be remembered as a hardworking father who cared for his family. No services are planned at this time.

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